What’s the difference?
We know weddings can be expensive, and you might be wondering: Do I really need a wedding planner if my venue has a coordinator?
Short answer? YES. You’re a busy bride so we’re going to break it down in bullet points – we’re all about efficiency!!
Wedding Planner Responsibilities
Who they work for:
YOU, the couple
Involvement:
- Hired early (months or even a year in advance)
- Helps plan every detail—venue, vendors, timeline, budget, design
Responsibilities:
- Fully or partially plans your day leading up
- Plans / Assists with design
- Designs timeline and layout
- Attends vendor / venue meetings
- Plans / assists with investment
- Reviews contracts with all vendors
- Plans the entire day start to finish and manages the entire day
- There from beginning to end
- Helps with vendor recommendations and bookings
- Manages rehearsal
Goal:
To bring your full wedding vision to life—start to finish!
Venue Coordinator Responsibilities
Who they work for:
The venue
Involvement:
- Gives venue tour
- Focuses on what the venue provides
Responsibilities:
- Assists with anything related to the use of the venue (chairs, tables, etc)
- May collect insurances
- Enforces venue rules
- Answers questions regarding the venue
Goal:
To make sure the venue’s responsibilities are handled
Still not sure if you need a wedding Planner?
Then who is going to…
- Send bridal party down the aisle
- Ensure set up is correct
- Make sure all vendors arrive on time
- Have every little detail you’ve been planning for months
- Bustle your dress
- Bring you apps and drinks during cocktail hour
- Make sure vendors provide what’s written in their contract
- Make sure you’re getting best price and value in the industry
- Cue the band of DJ for entrances and dances
We love our venue coordinators and the help they bring to the team, but their role is very specific to just the venue. The wealth of knowledge a planner brings to the table is priceless. Their connections and years of experience will end up saving you time, money, and stress!
